Carter Nest of 2 Tables

A closer look at Carter

This set of two side tables can be used separately or nested together if you’re short on space and only want to bring the smaller one out when required. They’re from our industrial-meets-refined Carter collection, made in such a way that they look a touch rustic, but not worn. And, as strong as their mix of oak and steel is, they’re also slim-lined and unobtrusive.

Materials

We use oak because of its beautiful grain, its durability and its sense of heritage (we’ve written more on oak’s qualities here). Part of its character are its knots and variations in tone, so each piece will have its own hand-writing. Here, it’s combined with steel, a metal known for its load-bearing strength.

The finish: oak

The oak goes through a seven-step process of brushing, staining and buffing to highlight the natural character in its grain. It’s then protected with IsoGuard®, our treatment oil that makes it easier to live with but that doesn’t mask its texture. We’ve aptly called the resulting appearance Dark Vintage Oak.

The finish: steel

Traditionally, steel is given a durable, blackened finish through quenching. But it’s an industrial process that’s just not practical for us, so we powder-coat Carter’s frame instead. Almost black in colour, but with a hint of bronze, it’s a finish that, although it may still show the occasional scratch, will age gracefully.

Design detail

One of the loveliest things about Carter is how clean-cut its edges are: they give it a sense neatness. It also looks lightweight and unobtrusive, despite the strength in its materials. For practicality, there are discreet rubber feet underneath so it can be placed on hard flooring.